hicrop10 Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 After putting the cab back on the truck and getting it running the steering box decides to start leaking.I was just wondering if the box comes out through the cab or if you Jack up the front end and take it out the bottom. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44371-steering-box-b87/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 Might be off but with a quick look it looks at my mixer like it comes out from the bottom. What is leaking, gasket or pitman arm seal? You may be able to do the pitman arm seal with out full removing the box. Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44371-steering-box-b87/#findComment-327744 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hicrop10 Posted March 18, 2016 Author Share Posted March 18, 2016 Thanks 41chevy.I have the front jacked up about 6" to give me a little more wiggle room.Biggest problem is that it so damm heavy.Once it on the floor not so bad,but when your trying to locate and twist all at same time it can be tough. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44371-steering-box-b87/#findComment-327775 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 Wicked heavy! When I had to remove the starter from the 359, I was on the ground to catch and another fellow was on the top lowering the starter by using a strap. Find a helper and a strap for the job. I have a steering box in a nasty spot that has a leak. I am thinking about using special John Deere corn head grease instead of oil. The grease is designed for low speed gear boxes and it's weight grade is 0. It is soft and has some flow but should be thick enough not to leak. A cartridge is about $4. Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44371-steering-box-b87/#findComment-327782 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hicrop10 Posted March 18, 2016 Author Share Posted March 18, 2016 Thanks j hancock,I will be looking for a helper,I was going to use 90wt oil but I like the grease as a solution. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44371-steering-box-b87/#findComment-327785 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hicrop10 Posted March 19, 2016 Author Share Posted March 19, 2016 Well it came out the top pretty good,it did help that I had some help.I did have the driver seat out and the driver door off also. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/44371-steering-box-b87/#findComment-327836 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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